Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Union Minister of Education ordered the suspension of mobile Internet services in parts of Central Delhi—including areas near Jantar Mantar and Parliament—following the 'Chalo Sansad' youth protest march.
- Total Duration 8 hours
India
- Population
- 1,463,865,525
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
The directions were issued to major Internet service providers, including Airtel, Jio, and Vi, and reportedly confirmed by Delhi Police.
Related documentation
No official suspension order has been made public.
Other supporting information
It’s difficult to measure the effects of local/regional Internet shutdowns, as most measurements are conducted at the country level. Learn more.
Social media
Statement : IFF condemns the internet shutdown in parts of Central Delhi. No suspension order has been made public.
— Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) (@internetfreedom) July 20, 2026
New Delhi, 20 July 2026
The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) condemns the suspension of mobile internet services imposed today, 20 July 2026, in parts of Central…